ETIOLOGICAL SCENARIO OF CHILDHOOD INJURIES AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES: A SURVEY OF PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Journal Title: European Journal of Business and Social Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the etiological scenario of childhood injuries related with the condition of primary/elementary schools in Saudi Arabia with a view to ascertain the remedial measures. Methods: This study was conducted on 35 primary/elementary schools. The study included Demographic data about the school type, age, strength of students and teachers, basic life support training, traffic and parking lots and play areas. Our check list concentrated on the etiological factors of injury caused and the possible preventing measures. Data was analyzed by SPSS using Chi square test. Results: The increased number of class rooms, number of floors and inadequate teacher/student proportion might contribute to injuries recorded, in addition to insufficient stop signs, decal system, surveillance cameras and recording camera systems, whereas the speed bumps/humps and other traffic calming devices were significantly adequate. The availability of convenient fire exits, normal indicator panel, presence of whistles, gongs, air horns, visibility of fire extinguishers and external safe escape stares were significantly positive. The play areas surface, paint, preservation, and fencing were significantly good, The condition of stairs and stairwells showed the handrails, ceiling titles, plaster, handrail on stairways, and lighting and ramps or steps were adequately maintained. Conclusion: Most of the schools are maintained perfectly, however; there are some negative aspects including traffic control measures, lack of decal system, deficit surveillance and recording cameras and maintenance of playgrounds which require attention. Periodic survey of different schools in the Kingdom will be a boon for improvement in safety and prevention of injuries.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammed Khalaf AlMutairi| Department of Emergency Medical Services and Research Methodology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sami Saleh Alenazi| Department of Emergency Medical Services and Research Methodology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Alanazi| Department of Emergency Medical Services and Research Methodology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nawfal Aljerian| Department of Emergency Medical Services and Research Methodology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Alqahtani| Department of Emergency Medical Services and Research Methodology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nesrin Alharthi| Department of Emergency Medical Services and Research Methodology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Salaad Mohamud| College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Shoeb Qureshi| Research Methodology, College of Applied Medical Sciences College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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